Device for adjusting casement windows



Nov. 6, 1928. 1,690,127

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Patented Nov. 6,` 1928.

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pplication led February The prime object of this invention is to provide an improvedretaining means in combination with windows having an outswung sash, an inner` sash and anadjusting rod adapted to be operated inwardly from the inner sash for opening the outer sash, said means being operable for holding the rod in adjusted position in a `manner which will prevent the shaking'of the window by the.

l0 wind from working said rod loose.

I It is further'an important object of `this invention to' provide in a device of thefabovey type a retaining means vfor adjustably wedging and tightening the adjusting rod against Figure lis a fragnientary 4perspective View with parts omitte taken from the inside of a easement window having lassociated( therewith a device embodying'thislinvention, and showing the easement `window-in open position.

\ Figure 2 is a fragmentary enlarged detail cross-sectional view with parts `omitted taken at the line II--II of Figure 1 and showing the easement window in closed position.

Figure 3 is an enlarged horizontal sectional view with parts omittedV taken at the line III-III of Figure 1 and showing the basement window in closed position.

Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary detail vertical section with parts omitted and parts in elevation taken at the line IV-IV of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary enlarged detail vertical section with parts omitted andparts in elevation taken at the line V-V of Figure 2. y

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Numeral 1 represents the verticalsides of a window frame secured in a wallof a building and having a sill 2. The vertical elements 1 are provided with inner4 and outer vertical recesses 8 and 4 respectively affording means for containing an outer window sash 5 and an l innerscreen sash 6. The sashes 5 and 6 may be either window sashes or screen sashes without departing from the spirit' of this 3, 1926.` Serial No. 85,614.

invention;- The outer sash 5` isin this instance hinged by means of right-hand hinges 7 to the window frame andvis adapted `to swingjoutwardly to assume the dotted line position shown in Figure 3. It is to be understoodhowever, that this invention would be equally adapted to be usedyin case the sash 5 werehinged at the left and adapted to swing to thevleft instead of to the right as shown. Positioned-intermediate the sides 1 at the lowerinner edge of the sash 5 isja bracket 8.`

In the embodiment Shown-the window is comparatively narrow `but in case the window were wider as'would usually belthe case thebracket Sand parts associated therewith would be positioned relatively closer to the right side l of the window. c

The bracket is formed from a single sheet of metal and isprovided witha pairlof horizonta'l, in-struck, integral arms 9, whichare connected by a vertical pin 10. The gpinl() extends throughthe outer end of a hinged round rod 11 and forms agpivotal outer, conneet-ion therefor. The inner` sash -hasprovided therethroughat its lower edge :in-

wardly of the bracket 8 andadjacent thereto whenthe sashes are inclosedposition a central horizontalrecess 12 which extends upwardly from` said edge Vfor receiving therethrough the rod 11. yThe rod 11 is provided in two sections, the longer sect-ionA being at its inner end and provided with a suitable integral upwardlybent portion 13 for a handle and stop. Theinner sectionof the rod 11 is suitably hinged to the outer section thereof .y

by a pin 14 as shown in Figure 2,V the inner end of the outer section of the rod having aV flat reduced portion V15 which extends into a horizontal central slot 16 in the innersection of said rod. The pin 14 is mounted Vin the slot 16 and extends through the portion 15 for pivotally connecting the two sections of the rod 11 together. Inwardly of the recess ioo 12 and adjacent thereto on the sill 2 is mountk .edy a bracket 18. The bracket 18 is formed from a single sheet of metal and is provided with downwardly, struck sides 19 and 2O v which are outwardly flanged at their lower ends, the flanges thus formed being apertured to receive holding screws 21 which extend into the sill2. The bracket 18 is also provided with outer and inner downwardly bent faces 22 and 23 respectively. The faces 22 and '23 are provided with similar slotted apertures 24 and 25 respectively. The apertures Q4 and 25 are somewhat larger at their upper ends and tapering toward their lower ends. The apertures 2i and 25 of the bracket 1S are positioned in alignment with the recess 12 and are adapted to receive therethrough the rod 11. The outer aperture Qi is slightly larger in width than the aperture 25 for reasons that will be apparent from the description of the operation. A vertical screw 2G is threaded in the top oi' the bracket 18 and is provided with a winged head to permit manual adjustment thereof.

In the operation, let us assume that the casement sash 5 is in the closed position shown in Figure 3 and it is desired to open the same. The screw 26 may be manually loosened, the inner section of the rod 11 swung into alignment with the apertures 24 and 25 and the rod l1 pushed outwardly therethrough. IVhen the rod 11 is pushed outwardly the outer sash 5 will assume the dotted line position shown in Figure 3, the two sections ot' said rod automatically forming an angular position with each other the angularity of which varies as said rod is pushed outwardly. The rod 11 may, however, be stopped along its path of movement through the bracket 18 and secured therein by turning the screw E2G downwardly. The apertures of said bracket being contracted at their lower ends7 the rod 11 may be more securely held therein by reason of the contacts which the lower portions of the two sides of the aperture 25 make at the two diverse points 27 and 2S (Figure 4) with the lower periphery of the rod 11. With the foregoing construction the outer easement window may be eliciently adjusted without raising the inner sash. By reason of the hinged construction of the rod 11 an elaborate swivelcd support for the bracket 18 is not necessary. It will also be apparent that the inner section of the rod 11 may be conveniently bent out of the way in a position parallel with the window frame as shown in Figure 3.

The recess l2 extending from the lower edge of the inner sash the latter maybe raised or lowered without interfering with the device in any way.

IVhile the retaining means embracing the bracket 18 is shown in connection with a par tieular form of easement windows it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that said means may be used in any form and is pard ticularly adapted for use where a round adjusting rod is used.

I am aware that many changes may be made and numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles of this invention and I therefore do not purpose limiting the patent granted hereon otherwise than necessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention:

The combination with a window frame, of a sash hingedly mounted thereto, a sectional rod pirotally secured to said sash7 a bracket stamped from sheet metal to define upstanding sides, secured to said window frame, there being aligned tapered slots in said upstanding sides to slidably receive said rod, and an adjustable screw associated with said bracket to selectively wedge said rod in said slot.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name.

VVINSLOIV R. PARSONS. 

